Roof Types

A very short course in roofing terminolgy.

There are many types of roofs, but the most common are shown below.


Gable roofs
The mose common roofing type

Hip roofs
The four sided roof style.

Mansard roofs
A nearly vertical wall that ties into another roof plane.

Shed roofs
A single roof plane

Gambrel roofs
A variation of the mansard style.

Contemporary roofs
Where roof planes drop off to open space


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